Summer Rain in the City

It's another summer rainy day in the Big Apple. For those who live here, or in any area of the country that has had more rainy days this summer than you can count, you know it can be highly depressing. The dreary sense of yuck that hangs in the air and dances across flip-flopped feet makes one want to just curl up at home and watch a movie.

But of course, that isn't an option for us poor working stiffs. So how to get rid of the rainy day blahs? We suggest an office dance party. I know, you're thinking, "Oh how 'The Office' can you get?" but seriously, it works. Now, you need to choose your locale wisely if you are in a large office space, but it is doable. Reserve the conference room for 15 minutes, grab your favorite co-workers, your iPod and some speakers, and your ready to go. This goes without saying, but what happens in the conference room stays in the conference room so that everyone feels comfortable letting go. You can't be worried about what "YouTube" sight you might find yourself via some camera phone video. Save that for the office holiday party. You must feel free to harness your running man, lawn mower, sprinkler, grapevining capabilities and really get your groove back. Fifteen minutes is all you need for the day to take on a whole different outlook.

Some recommended tuneage:

Dancing with Myself by David Bowie
Single Ladies by Beyonce
That's Not My Name by the Ting Tings
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart
Mercy by Duffy

So grab your dancing shoes and make some room...the rainy day party is just getting started.